Work Location: Killeen, and other Central Texas cities where Snip & Tip operates.

Purpose of the Position: The Foster Coordinator Volunteer supports Snip & Tip by managing and coordinating the foster care program, ensuring that cats and kittens receive proper care in foster homes until they are ready for adoption or release.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Screening: Recruit, interview, and screen potential foster volunteers to ensure they meet Snip & Tip’s standards and requirements.

• Training and Support: Provide training, resources, and ongoing support to foster volunteers, including guidance on animal care, health monitoring, and behavior management.

• Placement Coordination: Match cats and kittens with suitable foster homes based on their specific needs and the capabilities of the foster volunteers.

• Health Monitoring: Ensure all fostered cats and kittens receive necessary medical care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and any other required treatments.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all foster animals, including health status, medical treatments, and progress updates.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for foster volunteers, answering questions, addressing concerns, and providing regular updates on foster animals.

• Supplies Management: Coordinate the distribution of supplies to foster homes, such as food, litter, medications, and other necessary items.

• Adoption Coordination: Work closely with the adoption team to prepare foster animals for adoption events, ensuring they are healthy, well-socialized, and ready for their forever homes.

• Problem Solving: Assist foster volunteers in resolving any issues that arise during the fostering period, providing support and solutions as needed.

• Outreach and Education: Promote the foster program within the community, educating the public about the importance of fostering and how they can get involved.

Level of Difficulty:

• Physical (2/5): Involves occasional lifting and handling of cats and kittens.

• Mental (4/5): Requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Emotional (4/5): Can be emotionally challenging due to dealing with sick or injured animals and the potential for attachment to foster animals.

Expected Environmental Conditions: Majority of the work is performed remotely or in foster homes. Occasional visits to veterinary clinics or other facilities may be required.

How Often Volunteers Work On-site: Most work is off-site, with occasional visits to foster homes or clinics.

Orientation/Training:

• General orientation and training on Snip & Tip’s foster program, policies, and procedures.

• Hands-on training specific to the role, including animal care, health monitoring, and record-keeping.

• Introduction to veterinary partners and key team members.

Learning Opportunities:

• Develop or strengthen skills in volunteer management, animal care, and community outreach.

• Gain experience in coordinating a foster care program.

• Enhance communication and problem-solving skills.

Position Start Date: Ongoing.

Initial Minimum Commitment: Four to ten hours per week for three months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and interest.

Scheduling Guidelines: Flexible, with some work required during regular business hours and occasional evenings or weekends based on the needs of foster volunteers and animals.

Tools/Equipment Provided (including Personal Protective Equipment):

• Training materials, resources, and support for managing the foster program.

• Supplies for foster homes, including food, litter, medications, and other necessary items.

Optional Tools/Equipment: Any specialty tools or personal equipment you prefer to work with.

Supervisor(s): Program Coordinator, Snip & Tip.

Number of Concurrent Volunteer Openings: 2-3 individuals per city.